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From 70 degrees to snowfall: Pittsburgh region gets weather whiplash with high winds, snow

From 70 degrees to snowfall: Pittsburgh region gets weather whiplash with high winds, snow

6 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Gas prices in Pittsburgh region close in on $4 a gallon

Gas prices in Pittsburgh region close in on $4 a gallon

6 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Pittsburgh parents sue pool drain maker after suction severely injures daughter, 3, at Mexican resort

Pittsburgh parents sue pool drain maker after suction severely injures daughter, 3, at Mexican resort

6 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Woman pleads guilty to fatal stabbing with pocketknife in Homewood

Woman pleads guilty to fatal stabbing with pocketknife in Homewood

6 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Meteor lights up sky in Pittsburgh region as social media erupts

Meteor lights up sky in Pittsburgh region as social media erupts

6 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Pittsburgh Zoo explores opening aquarium on North Shore

Pittsburgh Zoo explores opening aquarium on North Shore

6 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Former South Greensburg fire chief accused of theft seeks evaluation for disorders including gambling addiction

Robinson man found guilty of defrauding government in defense contracts

Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone

Surprise snowfall sets Western Pa. record, as some remain without power

How a single word caused a Pittsburgh homicide mistrial

Penn Hills mother now charged with homicide in death of 3-year-old son

Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills selling off fixtures, shelves as clearance sale continuesVideo

Acme pair charged with murder after toddler dies of methamphetamine overdose

U.S./World

Chief Justice Roberts says personal criticism of judges is dangerous and has ‘got to stop’

Chief Justice Roberts says personal criticism of judges is dangerous and has ‘got to stop’

6 Min Read | 12 hours Ago

Ohio jury deliberating in corruption trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives accused of $4.3 million bribe

Ohio jury deliberating in corruption trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives accused of $4.3 million bribe

6 Min Read | 12 hours Ago

Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone

Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone

6 Min Read | 12 hours Ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files

6 Min Read | 12 hours Ago

Top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Trump’s Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

Top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Trump’s Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

6 Min Read | 12 hours Ago

Rome’s Colosseum gets a fresh look that recreates the footprints of long-gone columns

Rome’s Colosseum gets a fresh look that recreates the footprints of long-gone columns

6 Min Read | 12 hours Ago

Oil prices resume their rise, but stocks hold steadier this time around

Man charged with planting pipe bombs before the Jan. 6 riot argues Trump’s mass pardons apply to him

Trump officials weigh new $1 billion deal to stop offshore wind farms

2 men found with hundreds of ants are charged with illegally dealing in wildlife in Kenya

Bank of America settles claims over lawsuits by Jeffrey Epstein victims

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as it struggles with deepening energy crisis

In choosing ‘Epic Fury,’ Trump names a war and defines his presidency

Iran keeps up attacks on neighbors after Israel says it killed 2 of its top officials

Politics

Pa. Senate passes bill to protect children, others by mandating safeguards for AI ‘friend’ bots

Pa. Senate passes bill to protect children, others by mandating safeguards for AI ‘friend’ bots

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Pittsburgh budget woes vindicate Controller Rachael Heisler, who issued early warnings

Pittsburgh budget woes vindicate Controller Rachael Heisler, who issued early warnings

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Petition argues Republican state House candidate in North Hills is ineligible to run

Petition argues Republican state House candidate in North Hills is ineligible to run

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Trump’s next target: ‘Taking Cuba’

Trump’s next target: ‘Taking Cuba’

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Trump’s Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

Top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Trump’s Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Republicans are launching a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks

Republicans are launching a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

In choosing ‘Epic Fury,’ Trump names a war and defines his presidency

Illinois voters set to pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war’s story the way we see it

Trump lets slip Rep. Neal Dunn’s medical diagnosisVideo

Trump faces new pressure on mass deportations as Republicans weigh Homeland Security nominee

Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election

Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats

How Trump’s Homeland Security pick, a prolific investor, got a lot wealthier in Congress

Health

Pittsburgh faces longer allergy seasons, study finds

Pittsburgh faces longer allergy seasons, study finds

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Costco adds fertility treatments to its discount services

Costco adds fertility treatments to its discount services

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Judge blocks U.S. government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

Judge blocks U.S. government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

UPMC warns embattled data exchange Health Gorilla may have improperly pulled patient records

UPMC warns embattled data exchange Health Gorilla may have improperly pulled patient records

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

In a tense meeting, Dr. Oz pressed medical societies on trans care for teens

In a tense meeting, Dr. Oz pressed medical societies on trans care for teens

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they’re up to something

Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they’re up to something

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Confidential report calls for sweeping changes to track covid vaccine harms

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

The shifting guidelines for blood pressure control

WVU Medicine goes all in on AI medical transcription software Abridge

AI chatbots want your health records. Tread carefully.

Report estimates 82M Americans skimp on food, gas, utilities to afford health care

Colorectal cancer rates skyrocketing in younger people

Yale report warns Independence Health takeover could prove costly for patients

Business

Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

10 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Bank of America settles claims over lawsuits by Jeffrey Epstein victims

Bank of America settles claims over lawsuits by Jeffrey Epstein victims

10 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Oil prices resume their rise, but stocks hold steadier this time around

Oil prices resume their rise, but stocks hold steadier this time around

10 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Trump officials weigh new $1 billion deal to stop offshore wind farms

Trump officials weigh new $1 billion deal to stop offshore wind farms

10 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Iran war pushes countries into energy triage as they conserve power and curb soaring prices

Iran war pushes countries into energy triage as they conserve power and curb soaring prices

10 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills selling off fixtures, shelves as clearance sale continues

Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills selling off fixtures, shelves as clearance sale continues

10 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Bank of America agrees to settle claims it aided Epstein sex crimes

Stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease

Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge

Thousands of workers strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the country

Canonsburg’s Coen Markets eyes sale to U.K.-based convenience store giant

‘It’s just crazy’: High car payments make ownership feel impossible

Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada

CEOs of top airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security and pay airport workers

Regional

From 70 degrees to snowfall: Pittsburgh region gets weather whiplash with high winds, snow

From 70 degrees to snowfall: Pittsburgh region gets weather whiplash with high winds, snow

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Meteor lights up sky in Pittsburgh region as social media erupts

Meteor lights up sky in Pittsburgh region as social media erupts

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Costco adds fertility treatments to its discount services

Costco adds fertility treatments to its discount services

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

What happened to Daphy? Haitian woman’s death prompts Pittsburgh immigration lawyer to question ICE procedures

What happened to Daphy? Haitian woman’s death prompts Pittsburgh immigration lawyer to question ICE procedures

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Pittsburgh faces longer allergy seasons, study findsVideo

Penn State police crack down on e-scooter use

Canonsburg’s Coen Markets eyes sale to U.K.-based convenience store giant

Coroner asks for public’s help with identifying man found in Youghiogheny River

More damaging wind gusts possible ahead of 1-day cold snap

Morning Roundup: Verona man shot several times; Butler firefighter injured in weekend windstorms

St. Patrick’s Day is 1 of several times when sobriety checkpoints, roving DUI patrols are activated

Duquesne Light, West Penn Power report progress in restoring electric service

Education

Mt. Lebanon school district faces a $1.2M million shortfall next year

Mt. Lebanon school district faces a $1.2M million shortfall next year

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Keystone Oaks plans renovation projects at its 3 elementary schools

Keystone Oaks plans renovation projects at its 3 elementary schools

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Penn State police crack down on e-scooter use

Penn State police crack down on e-scooter use

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

College of 2nd chances: Professor who has taught at CCAC since it opened reflects on 60-year tenure

College of 2nd chances: Professor who has taught at CCAC since it opened reflects on 60-year tenure

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

With SATs optional for many colleges, are the tests still relevant?

With SATs optional for many colleges, are the tests still relevant?

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Students share thoughts on AI, mental health at Woodland Hills summit

Students share thoughts on AI, mental health at Woodland Hills summit

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

When DOGE unleashed ChatGPT on the humanities

As future hangs in the balance, Duquesne City School District continues to adapt

Westmoreland County schools invite public to view screening of documentary on career-based learning

Battle of the Books tests Pittsburgh middle school students on literary works

Budget deficit leads Mt. Lebanon School District officials to consider tax hike, potential staff furloughs

Young kids missed the pandemic’s school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

East Deer native gifts $1 million to IUP’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Westmoreland County detectives investigate finances of Hempfield Area parent-teacher organization

Election

Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election

Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election

8 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries? Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle.

Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries? Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle.

8 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Western Pa. primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions

Western Pa. primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions

8 Min Read | 2 months Ago

An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination

An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination

8 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

8 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn, Paxton head to Republican runoff

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn, Paxton head to Republican runoff

8 Min Read | 2 months Ago

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff in Republican primary for Texas U.S. Senate seat

Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned awayVideo

Challengers test Summer Lee’s grip on congressional seat in Trump-era midterms

Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House

Mazzocco, Leckenby to square off in state House special election in South Hills

Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature’s latest try to block House map that helps Democrats

Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Paper ballots OK’d for Westmoreland voters at $18K price tag

Obituary Stories

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Country Joe McDonald, whose anti-war song became an anthem, dies at 84

Country Joe McDonald, whose anti-war song became an anthem, dies at 84

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Steve Dapra, who led Riverview football to unbeaten regular season in 1994, dies at 47

Steve Dapra, who led Riverview football to unbeaten regular season in 1994, dies at 47

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say

Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86

Fox Chapel Rotary member Tom Benic remembered for charisma and compassion

2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Former 76ers head coach, UNC legend dies at 87

Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75

Bill Mazeroski, former Pirates World Series legend, dies at 89

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53